Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara presented a US Flag and NYS Assembly Citation to Sergeant First Class William C. Rhodes of the US Army National Guard today at a surprise reunion ceremony at Bradt Primary School in Rotterdam, NY. Sergeant Rhodes has been deployed in Kuwait serving as part of the mission of "Operation Inherent Resolve" since June 9, 2022. Today, he was reunited with his loving wife, Carmelissa, 8-year-old son and 5-year-old triplets.

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara assembled his 2023 Student Cabinet comprised of students from Schenectady High School, Amsterdam High School, Schalmont High School, Mohonasen High School and Duanesburg High School today at the NYS Capitol.

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara assembled his 2023 Student Cabinet comprised of students from Schenectady High School, Amsterdam High School, Schalmont High School, Mohonasen High School and Duanesburg High School today at the NYS Capitol.

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara assembled his 2023 Student Cabinet comprised of students from Schenectady High School, Amsterdam High School, Schalmont High School, Mohonasen High School and Duanesburg High School today at the NYS Capitol.

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara assembled his 2023 Student Cabinet comprised of students from Schenectady High School, Amsterdam High School, Schalmont High School, Mohonasen High School and Duanesburg High School today at the NYS Capitol.

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara presents a New York State Assembly Citation to Charles "Chuck" Caputo, the last surviving member of the 1954 Little League World Series Championship today at Opening Day of the Schenectady Blue Jays Little League on Michigan Avenue in Schenectady today.

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara presents a New York State Assembly Citation to Charles "Chuck" Caputo, the last surviving member of the 1954 Little League World Series Championship today at Opening Day of the Schenectady Blue Jays Little League on Michigan Avenue in Schenectady today.

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara presented a New York State Assembly Proclamation to WWII Veteran Aldelmo Camacho on the occasion of his 100th birthday at a celebration at the Century Club in Amsterdam, NY today.

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara hosted a reception in honor of the Consul General of Italy to New York, Fabrizio Di Michele, at the Gabriele D'Annunzio Lodge #321 Order Sons of Italy in America in his hometown of Rotterdam, NY, of which he is a long-time member.Santabarbara presented Consul General Di Michele with a New York State Assembly Citation in recognition of his visit.

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara hosted a reception in honor of the Consul General of Italy to New York, Fabrizio Di Michele, at the Gabriele D'Annunzio Lodge #321 Order Sons of Italy in America in his hometown of Rotterdam, NY, of which he is a long-time member.Santabarbara presented Consul General Di Michele with a New York State Assembly Citation in recognition of his visit.

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara hosted a reception in honor of the Consul General of Italy to New York, Fabrizio Di Michele, at the Gabriele D'Annunzio Lodge #321 Order Sons of Italy in America in his hometown of Rotterdam, NY, of which he is a long-time member.Santabarbara presented Consul General Di Michele with a New York State Assembly Citation in recognition of his visit.

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara presents a New York State Resolution in honor of Capital Region Military Day at the Capitol today to the Commanders of area military bases and installations.

"Today, we gathered to celebrate the life’s work of former President Jimmy Carter, a one-time Rotterdam resident, his history, and connection to our community," said Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara. "Though President Carter’s life began far from here in Plains, Georgia, the time he spent here in the 50s and the continued non-profit support he has provided to our community make him as much of a New Yorker as any of us."

"At an unknown point in time, a plaque commemorating President and Mrs. Carter’s time living in Rotterdam was installed here at this housing complex, now called Maple Pine Manor", Santabarbara said. Over the years, the monument fell into disrepair When this came to my attention, I felt the need to do something to ensure that this important piece of history was preserved for future generations."

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara presents proclamation to former City of Amsterdam Mayor and WWII Veteran Mario Villa on the occasion of his 100th Birthday today. Pictured with Mayor Mario Villa's son, former City of Amsterdam Mayor Michael Villa at a celebration at Lorenzo's Southside in Amsterdam, NY.

This morning Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara was pleased to welcome the Consul General of Guyana, Ambassador Michael E. Brotherson, to the City of Schenectady, along with Zulfikar Ally, Ambassador to Guyana & Fazal (Joe) Yussuff, MPA, Investment & Diaspora Affairs along with Schenectady County Legislator Philip Fields and Schenectady City Councilman John Mooteveran.

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara recognized Dr. Mahmood Karimi Hakak and the NEW Cafe’ Dialogue on Eastern Avenue in Schenectady during their recent wine tasting event.

Pleased to join Rebekka Henriksen, Farm to School Projects Manager, of the Schenectady City School District to welcome Tony Hillery, founder of Harlem Grown, who inspires youth to lead healthy, ambitious lives through mentorship, hands-on urban farming education, sustainability & nutrition to Schenectady.

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara presented Angela Sena with a New York State Assembly citation upon the occasion of her retirement from a 25-year career from Superior Essex at a celebration today. Angela, aka, "Nonnie" is excited to have more time to spend with her seven wonderful grandchildren (pictured here).

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and his 21-year-old son, Michael, who lives with autism, is pictured with the Autism Society Board of Directors and Volunteers of the Hero Walk/5K today at Mohawk Harbor in Schenectady, NY

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is pictured here with the overall women's winner of the Autism Society Hero Walk/5K at Mohawk Harbor in Schenectady, NY today.

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is pictured with the men's overall winner of the Autism Society's Hero Walk/5K at Mohawk Harbor in Schenectady, NY this morning.

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and his 21-year-old son, Michael, who lives with autism, are pictured here with Captain America and Spiderman at today's Autism Society Hero Walk/5K.

700 Schenectady High School students take Assemblyman Santabarbara's Arrive Alive Pledge today in a special assembly in the Schenectady High School auditorium.

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara presents Tiffany Albert Scaringe, General Manager, of the Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience Schenectady | Exhibition Hub with the 2023 Autism Action Award at today's annual Autism Action Day at the New York State Capitol in recognition of their monthly sensory friendly days that allow for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities and their families to enjoy the exhibit in a welcoming and comfortable environment. These special days, started right here in Schenectady, NY, have now been expanded to Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience worldwide.

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara presents Tiffany Albert Scaringe, General Manager, of the Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience Schenectady | Exhibition Hub with the 2023 Autism Action Award at today's annual Autism Action Day at the New York State Capitol in recognition of their monthly sensory friendly days that allow for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities and their families to enjoy the exhibit in a welcoming and comfortable environment. These special days, started right here in Schenectady, NY, have now been expanded to Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience worldwide.

Assemblyman Santabarbara presents Charles Craft, Owner of Chas G Burch a New York State Proclamation on the occasion of the grand opening of their expanded facility in Schenectady, NY. Chas G Burch is the oldest running business in Schenectady.

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara visited the manufacturing facility of Casa Visco Finer Foods in Rotterdam to present Adine Viscusi with the official certificate adding the 75-year old business to the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara visited the Creative Connections Clubhouse on Wednesday, November 17th to decorate Christmas ornaments with the children there in preparation for the City of Amsterdam’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony next Friday on the Mohawk Valley Gateway Overlook Bridge.

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara visited the Creative Connections Clubhouse on Wednesday, November 17th to decorate Christmas ornaments with the children there in preparation for the City of Amsterdam’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony next Friday on the Mohawk Valley Gateway Overlook Bridge.

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara visited the Creative Connections Clubhouse on Wednesday, November 17th to decorate Christmas ornaments with the children there in preparation for the City of Amsterdam’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony next Friday on the Mohawk Valley Gateway Overlook Bridge.

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara visited the Creative Connections Clubhouse on Wednesday, November 17th to decorate Christmas ornaments with the children there in preparation for the City of Amsterdam’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony next Friday on the Mohawk Valley Gateway Overlook Bridge.

Thank you to everyone who attended in-person and virtually. God bless you all and God bless the U.S.A.

Community members of all ages gathered in-person and virtually to pay their respects to the lives we lost.

Community members of all ages gathered in-person and virtually to pay their respects to the lives we lost.

Schenectady County Sheriff Honor Guard performed the Posting and Retiring of the Colors.